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UAPB Junior Christian Ford Selected for Tjuana Byrd Internship Program

Tuesday, June 23 by Haleigh Reichen

Christian Ford, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for this year’s Tjuana Byrd Internship Program, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced. “Designed to remove barriers and expand access to high-demand STEAM careers, this 12-week program... Read More.

The Westerman Weekly Wrap Up: A Special Message From Bruce Westerman

Monday, June 22 by Haleigh Reichen

From Bruce Westerman: From sea to shining sea, our nation’s landscapes boast wonders unmatched by anywhere else in the world. From the glaciers in Alaska to the mighty Sequoias in California and the abundant geothermal springs right here in Arkansas, we are incredibly blessed to... Read More.

UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Monday, June 22 by Haleigh Reichen

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions... Read More.

UAPB’s Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr. Wins Delta Chapter’s Chef Cook of the Year Award

Monday, June 22 by Haleigh Reichen

Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter’s Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Awarded Spark Grant for Forward Arkansas Initiative

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff School District is among five Arkansas districts selected to receive a $9,500 Spark Grant from education nonprofit "Forward Arkansas" to participate in its District Contract Accelerator, a 14-month program focused on outcomes-based contracting. The participating districts—Pine Bluff, Warren, Mayflower, Farmington and Cabot—will work... Read More.

Judge Lets Majority of Wrongful Death Claims Move Forward in Bryan Malinowski Case

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

A federal judge has ruled that most of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow of former Little Rock airport director Bryan Malinowski can move forward. Maria Malinowski filed the lawsuit in May 2025 against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and... Read More.

Harris and Horsfall Halls at UAM Listed on National Register of Historic Places

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

The Harris and Horsfall Historic District at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The designation recognizes the buildings’ architectural and historical significance, affirming their value... Read More.

John Cain Aquatic Center to Reopen June 23rd With New Safety Measures

Friday, June 19 by Haleigh Reichen

Following Saturday’s shooting that left three people injured, the John Cain Aquatic Center in Stuttgart is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 23rd, with several new safety measures in place. In a Facebook post, the facility announced updated rules requiring guests to be in swim... Read More.

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedel Releases Report on Drug Seizure and Court Docket

Thursday, June 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedel reported that a traffic stop last week led to the seizure of multiple quantities of suspected illegal drugs following a vehicle search and tow. Deputies initially found 21 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 1.6 grams of suspected cocaine during the... Read More.

ATLAS Results Show Increase in Student Proficiency Across Arkansas

Thursday, June 18 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas education officials say public school test scores are showing continued improvement in 2026, according to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education. State officials said more students than ever scored proficient on the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS) exam... Read More.

Local Students Participate in UAPB’s AgDiscovery Camp

Thursday, June 18 by Haleigh Reichen

The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted its annual AgDiscovery Camp, June 8-12 on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus. The camp served local students from surrounding school districts and the Boys & Girls Club of Pine Bluff. Throughout the... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff Office – Death Investigation Update

Thursday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

On June 15, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours, a concerned citizen called in to 911 about a vehicle being on fire in the area of East Altheimer Rd. While Deputies were in route 911 received another call in the same area of an unresponsive... Read More.

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